By Karen O’Connor:

I spent a few hours in the air recently—going to and from the city where my sister lives. What a wonderful experience it was to find God while flying. I usually pray right before takeoff and then whisper a prayer of gratitude when the wheels touch down on the runway of my destination. But this time I felt the presence of God all around me all the time—in the people seated near me, in the flight attendants serving beverages and peanuts, and outside the window as I gazed at the cloud formations, the tiny buildings and cars below, and at the blue sky.

I was reminded of how much God had provided to make my air travel smooth and safe.

“My purpose is to give you life in all its fullness” (John 10:10, the Bible).

He gave me companionship, a lovely view from above the clouds, easy and swift transportation from one place to another, air to breathe and food to eat. All I had to do was, as the pilot said, “Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.”

That can be true of my life too, if I let it. When God leads, guides, and directs, all I have to do is ‘enjoy the ride,’ knowing that even when there’s a bit of turbulence, I’ll be okay because he knows what he’s doing. I can find God in my life just as I can find God while flying!

Karen O’Connor is an author, writing mentor, and frequent contributor to the Finding God Daily blog. Visit Karen on the web at www.karenoconnor.com

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